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Closed petition Stop PE being compulsory after year 9 in secondary schools

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Making Physical education optional could help massively with mental health and give pupils more time to focus on their GCSEs

PE can cause anxiety and depression with self consciousness. It will also mean more time to focus on their education for GCSEs

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    This petition will stay open until 7 January 2024.